Practice Standards & Resources

Advocacy & Program Justification

Make the case for educational audiology services. Curated position statements, infographics, research, and advocacy tools — ready to share.

Three Resources to Look at First

Position Statement

EdAuD Scope of Practice

The foundational EAA position statement for defining the role in your district.

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Print-Ready Infographic

14 Reasons Why Schools Need an EdAuD

A high-impact resource for school boards, superintendents, and special-ed directors.

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Annual Event

EdAuD Awareness Week

Toolkits, social graphics, and ready-to-use messaging for the annual event that seeks to educate on the importance of educational audiologists.

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Key Advocacy Points at a Glance

Required by IDEA

Audiology is a federally required related service.

Hearing Loss leads to Learning Loss

Educational audiologists prevent the gap by providing interventions and consulting on access.

Reaches More Than DHH Students

Educational audiologists support with the development of hearing screening programs.

Built for Schools, Not Clinics

Outside clinical services aren't designed for IEP teams or classroom access decisions.

EAA Position Statements and Standards

POSITION STATEMENT

EdAuD Scope of Practice

EAA's official scope of practice for educational audiologists.

POSITION STATEMENT

Audiology Assistants in Educational Audiology Settings

Use, supervision, and scope of audiology assistants in school settings.

EAA Practical Tools & Infographics

INFOGRAPHIC

14 Reasons Why Schools Need an Educational Audiologist

High-impact. Print-ready for meetings.

INFOGRAPHIC

Educational Audiology Services in Schools

Visual overview of the breadth of school-based audiology services.

EAA PAGE

Educational Audiologist Role Defined

Plain-language explanation of what an EdAuD does day-to-day.

EAA PAGE

EdAuD Awareness Week

Annual event hosted by EAA — toolkits based on a new theme annually.

EAA PAGE

World Hearing Day Toolkit

Resources for the annual March 3 event that is hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Recommended Terminology When Referring to Hearing Differences

Person-centered language guidance. Log in to access.

Educational Audiology Handbook book cover

Foundational Reference

Educational Audiology Handbook

Johnson & Seaton · Plural Publishing — the comprehensive reference for school-based audiology practice. The foundational text behind nearly every topic on this page.

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Forms & Appendices for This Topic

Customizable forms, protocols, and checklists from the Handbook. See the textbook for full content.

Chapter 13 — Advocating for Educational Audiology Services

  • Appendix 13–A — Sample Community Resource Survey Form
  • Appendix 13–D — Sample Cover Letter to Community Resources
  • Appendix 13–E — School and Community Survey of Educational Audiology Services
  • Appendix 13–F — Sample Survey: Educational Audiology Services
  • Appendix 13–G — Marketing / Advocacy Outcomes Log

EAA Research & Evidence

Peer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology.

JEPRA

Shift Happens: Evolving Practices in School-Based Audiology

DeConde Johnson, Cannon, Oyler, Seaton, Smiley, & Spangler

JEPRA

The 'State' of Educational Audiology Revisited

McCormick Richburg & Fisher Smiley

External Resources

External links are informational and not endorsements.

EXTERNAL · WRIGHTSLAW

Children with Hearing Loss Need an Educational Audiologist

A parent-advocacy primer making the case under IDEA.

EXTERNAL · PODCAST

empowEAR Podcast: EdAuD Awareness Week Episode

A conversation about the role of the educational audiologist.

EXTERNAL · ASHA

Guidelines for Audiology Services Provision in and for Schools

ASHA's guidance on audiology service delivery in and for schools.

Advocacy in Action

Educational audiologists are essential. Make the case at every meeting.

From the IEP table to the school board, EAA equips you to defend and grow your program with evidence, language, and a community of educational audiologists behind you.

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Members-Only Discussion

In the EAA Community

EAA members are talking about advocacy and program justification on the listserv. Recent threads include discussions about:

  • Videos about what happens when you don't have an educational audiologist
  • Self-advocacy programs available for use
  • 504 accommodations for college
  • Roger On questions
  • Technology management and tracking
  • Protocols for loaner CIs and hearing aids
  • Medical clearance
  • Funding
  • Child Find percentages

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IEPs, 504s & School Law  ›

The legal framework behind every advocacy conversation.

Collaboration & Team Roles  ›

Who does what across the team — and how to communicate it.

Service Delivery Models  ›

How educational audiology services can get structured — on-site, remote, hybrid, or contracted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an educational audiologist do?

A school-based hearing specialist who supports students with hearing loss, auditory processing differences, and listening needs — across screening, assessment, hearing tech, IEP/504 teams, and teacher consultation.

Why does my school need one?

Educational audiologists ensure equal access to learning. Without one, schools rely on outside clinical services that aren't designed for IEP teams or classroom decisions. See 14 Reasons Why Schools Need an Educational Audiologist.

EdAuD vs. clinical audiologist?

Both are licensed audiologists. Clinical = medical/diagnostic setting. Educational = inside the school, focused on classroom access and IEP decisions. The roles are complementary.

What is EdAuD Awareness Week?

An annual EAA observance to recognize educational audiologists in schools. See the current-year toolkit.

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